Starter: What questions do we have about the project?
Prebrief the history we are living today: What questions do you have about the election today? What is confusing you?
Do you understand the Electoral College?
Curious about learning more? Here is an interesting podcast about the history of the EC and where it stands now.
TO-DO today!
Self-assessment of Classwork and Intellectual Presence: Update your previous grade!
See Google Classroom for the assignment.
Project Work:
Brainstorm topic (scroll down to yesterday’s post for links to help you brainstorm different political topics)
NOTE: You DO NOT have to choose a topic from the linked lists. There are a plethora of other topics that could count for your project work here. It can be something beyond the scope of American politics even. The parameter is that is must be debatable; there needs to be “other” sides to consider. Please reach out if you are playing with an idea and you wonder if would work for our project!
Once you have a topic, brainstorm Personal Connection Essay
Please read the model essays on the rubric doc to get a sense of what we are looking for here.
There is no research required for this phase! Just personal reflection!
HONORS: Stick around for a few! Let’s talk about the final Honors work….